Whats Included in Your Inspection
While some little quirks may be nothing to worry about, there may be more serious issues that only a professional home inspector can assess. A large part of surviving the home inspection is understanding what is and what isn’t included. Here’s a helpful infographic that shows you what’s covered in a home inspection.
Roof
Roof coverings, gutters, downspouts, vents, flashing, skylights, chimney, roof penetrations and the general structure of the roof.
Attic, Insulation & Ventilation
Insulation and ventilation of unfinished spaces, including attics, crawl spaces, foundation areas and exhaust systems.
Exterior
Siding, windows, exterior doors, flashing & trim, walkways, driveways, stairs, patios & decks and drainage.
Basement, Foundation, Crawlspace & Structure
Foundation movement, cracks, structural concerns, and indication of water penetration.
Cooling
Cooling system, location of thermostat, energy source and cooling method.
Heating
Heating system, location of thermostat, energy source and heating method.
Fireplace
Visible portions of the fireplace & chimney’s lintels, damper doors, and clean-out doors & frames.
Plumbing
Main water & fuel supply shut-off valves, water heater, interior water supply, toilets, sinks, tubs, showers, drains, waste and vent systems.
Electrical
This includes the service drop, service conductors, service head and mast, main service disconnect, panelboards, grounding switches, light fixtures, receptacles deemed to be AFCI & GFCI and the presence of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
Doors, Windows & Interior
This includes a representative number of doors & windows, floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, railings, garage door and openers.